About
Health, Department of State
Nursing and retirement homes need an operating certificate from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
This certificate is for facilities that provide continuing care on a fee-for-service schedule. Facilities are oriented to the enhancement of quality of life, and not to medical care.
Facilities must provide the following services to get a certificate:
This certificate is for facilities that provide continuing care on a fee-for-service schedule. Facilities are oriented to the enhancement of quality of life, and not to medical care.
Facilities must provide the following services to get a certificate:
- nursing facility services;
- help with daily activities;
- home health services;
- a meal plan;
- social services; and
- independent living units.
Additional resources
For more information, contact:
NYS Department of Health
NYC Metropolitan Area Office
90 Church Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10007-2919
Phone: 2124174921
Website: http://www.health.ny.gov
NYC Metropolitan Area Office
90 Church Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10007-2919
Phone: 2124174921
Website: http://www.health.ny.gov
Learn which permits, licenses and regulations matter to you
Use the Step by Step tool to get an exhaustive list of requirements that matter to you.
